Christina Cavinder

Christina Cavinder is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean of Graduate Nursing at Valparaiso University. She holds certifications in pediatric nursing, newborn resuscitation, neonatal-pediatric transport, and neonatal intensive care nursing.

• B.S. in Cellular Biology, Indiana University (1988)
• ASN, Indiana University (1991)
• MSN, Indiana University (1999)
• DNP, Valparaiso University

Her research focuses on creating low-stress environments in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), particularly through circadian lighting and sound modification to mitigate DNA alterations in premature infants. She actively contributes to clinical practice, education, and professional organizations.